For 15+ years, Van has worked with governments and aerospace suppliers in business development leadership roles at Raytheon and NATS, the British air navigation services; helping shape regulations and develop key segments of airspace safety and infrastructure.

Prior to that, he served as legislative aide for U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff and U.S. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Van currently serves as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Council for the City of El Segundo and the MIT Enterprise Forum.

Following graduate studies at George Mason University in International Commerce and Public Policy, Van participated in executive programs at Thunderbird School of Global Management and Cranfield School of Management in the UK.